Bridge of Don
Bridge of Don | |
Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Dheathain | |
Scots: Brig o' Don | |
Bridge of Don |
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Population | 18,732 [1] |
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OS grid reference | NJ 93994 10213 |
Council area | Aberdeen |
Lieutenancy area | Aberdeen |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Aberdeen |
Postcode district | AB22 8/AB23 8 |
Dialling code | 01224 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Gordon |
Scottish Parliament | Aberdeen Donside |
Coordinates: 57°10′58″N 2°06′04″W / 57.182700°N 2.100985°W
Bridge of Don is a suburb in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland. It has a population of 18,732.[1]
Bridge of Don is split into four areas for statistical purposes by Aberdeen City Council and Police Scotland: Balgownie and Donmouth, Danestone, Denmore and Oldmachar. Traditionally Bridge of Don has been split up into: Bridge of Don, Danestone, Denmore and Middleton Park. These areas have smaller areas within them.
Bridge of Don is home to two Junior football clubs: Hall Russell United F.C. and Hermes F.C. who play at neighbouring grounds in the Denmore Road area.
Schools
The secondary schools within the suburb are: Bridge of Don Academy and Oldmachar Academy.
There are also seven primary schools: Braehead, Danestone, Forehill, Glashieburn, Greenbrae, Middleton Park and Scotstown.
References
- 1 2 "Neighbourhoods". Aberdeencity.gov.uk. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2013-03-29.